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A major investment in international education was included in the Canadian federal budget 2019, released on Tuesday, with a focus on supporting the new International Education Strategy and outward mobility.

A new report has revealed that the UK’s limitations on post-study work cost the treasury £150 million each year in foregone receipts, amounting to just over £1 billion since the restrictions were introduced in 2012.

After an unprecedented 13.6% rise in ELT student numbers in Malta in 2017, latest figures have shown that the country’s sector success somewhat flatlined in 2018 with a 0.1% decrease on the previous total.

A Universities Australia survey has found 81% of Australians believe international education is important to the economy, but stakeholders warned that further communication of the sector’s benefits is needed.

Voices across the sector have reacted as the UK government unveiled details of its new international education strategy. Increasing international numbers to 600,000 by 2030 is part of the strategy, critics of which say does not go far enough in terms of measures to achieve outlined growth.

A focus on diversification and the central role of languages in internationalisation kept the 180 attendees at the annual Languages Canada conference busy across the three-day event, held for the first time this year in Manitoba’s capital, Winnipeg.

Analysis

Beyond the top tier countries that dominate headlines and enrolment figures, many others are developing infrastructure and reputation for servicing international students whose budget or visa issuance officer can’t accommodate a “heritage” destination. Chris Parr assesses some of the emerging study hotspots.

To help celebrate International Women's Day, we have selected some highlights from our recent Chats with inspiring women from international education, to emphasise the insight they have offered us and you, our readers. From China to the US, from Canada to Iran, we spoke to women leaders and heard their unique points of view and passion for the sector.